Disability Advocate Notes Challenges in Hiring People with Disabilities in Hong Kong
Faride Shroff, founder of SENsational Foundation, stated that while greater awareness of disability in Hong Kong exists, it has not automatically simplified job searching for people with disabilities, citing budget constraints and a tough job market.
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Based on reporting by South China Morning Post:
According to Faride Shroff, who founded SENsational Foundation, employing individuals with disabilities necessitates creating appropriate accommodations and aligning their skills with available positions.
Shroff indicated that the increased awareness regarding disability in Hong Kong has not necessarily resulted in easier employment opportunities for people with disabilities, attributing this to tighter corporate budgets and a challenging job market, which has complicated the next phase of inclusion.
Furthermore, the SENsational Foundation founder mentioned that companies that hire people with disabilities must also offer guidance, suitable workplace setups, and roles that correspond to the individual's specific strengths.
She asserted that every individual possesses particular skills, and the key is identifying those skills and matching them to the appropriate job.
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